Archie Finds Fit With Senators After Position Switch
George Archie, drafted from Seattle in the Pacific Coast League, sticks with the Washington Senators after manager Bucky Harris shifts him from first base to third. The move comes amid a search for stability at first, with Archie proving better at third and allowing Buddy Lewis to move to the outfield. Archie seeks daily playing time as he settles in.
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Washington Senators
Seattle
Pacific Coast League
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Tigers
Freddie Hutchinson
Judge Landis
Bucky Harris
Senators
Joe Kuhel
White Sox
Jimmy Wasdell
Zeke Bonzra
Bucky
Jimmy Vernon
Jersey City
Harris
George
Buddy Lewis
Amateur Night At Stadium Tonight Highlights Local Baseball
Amateur Night at the stadium celebrates cooperation with the Owls by semi pro and amateur teams in the city and county. Players have adjusted schedules to watch the Owls, with many teams likely present but no special features planned.
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Owls
Good Ring Card At Rows Tonight
Amateur boxing resumes at Rows Park tonight with 8 15 PM start. Main event features Bruce Johnson of this city versus Dave Snyder of Fairview in a four round bout. Semifinal pairs Joe Foltz versus Charles Edwards, Young Snyder versus Nick Detilio, Buddy Hawkaker versus Young Fletcher, plus a battle royal to kickoff the program.
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Row's Park
Bruce Johnson
Dave Snyder
Fairview
Joe Foltz
Charles Edwards
Young Snyder
Nick Detilio
Buddy Hawkaker
Young Fletcher
Used cars and police dog cups at low opricon sale
Classified ada advertises everything you want from used cars to police dog cups at a low opricon sale. The listing promises bargains across items with a wide range of prices and brands.
Owls Aim To Stop Braves In Booster Night Show
Bridgeport Braves visit Municipal Stadium for an 8 pm opener of a two game series against the Owls. Don Kepler, 8-1, starts on the mound as Bridgeport seeks to eclipse Harrisburgs lead and lift Bridgeport to victory. Owls, minus catcher Anderson, cope with a looming military call for Bull Hamons as Dorman searches for pitching depth for the stretch run.
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Braves
Harrisburg
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Bridgeport
Sudie
Allentown
Wilmington
Anderson
Sam
Dorman
Harrisburg Senators Flatten Lancaster Red Roses 12 4
Harrisburg scored four runs in the fifth on Hibbs nothing ball and four more in the sixth aided by a Billy Cox homer, moving within two games of first in the Inter-State League as the Senators beat Lancaster 12 to 4. Cox led Harrisburg with 3 hits and 2 RBIs while Hibbs took the loss.
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Norm Hibbs
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National AAU Women’s Swimming Opens in High Point
More than 100 top women swimmers from 11 nations compete in the National AAU women’s championships at High Point North Carolina. Defending champ Brenda Helser and Portland’s Joyce Macrae duel in the 100-meter freestyle as Nancy Merki and Chieko Miyamoto loom in key events.
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City Lake
Bernda Helser
Joyce Macrae
Multnomah
Ortland
Ore
Brenda
Joyce
Portland
Nancy Merki
Flash
Nancy
Chieko Miyamoto
Maui
Hawaii
Helen Chenkovich
San Francisco
New York Women's Swimming Association
Gloria Callen
MacPhail bets on Brooklyn pennant push
New York August 15 Larry MacPhail declared the Brooklyn pennant race ACCUP to the team as the responsibility shifts to players. Clay Bryant shines for Tulsa after Cubs trade while Lou Stringer edges toward a career low in walks. Mel Ott hits his 400th career two bagger against the Braves. A benefit game in Middletown features Eppa Rixey and Bubbles Hargrave. Si Burick recalls Charley Root learning a Grover Cleveland Alexander lesson about not flattering hitters.
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Special News Service
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Clay Bryant
Cubs
Tulsa
Lou Stringer
Mel Ott
Braves
Ottie
Eppa Rixey
Bubbles Hargrave
Middletown
Ohio
Si Burick
Dayton
Daily News
Charlie Root
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Charley
Reading Downs Rocks Wilmington 5 to 2
In Wilmington, August 15, the Blue Rocks beat Reading 5-2 in a game marred by four miscues by Reading and two by Wilmington. Fred Kiebler earned his eighth win, scattering seven hits over six innings while striking out three.
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Owls Near Season End After Wilmington Trenton Bridgeport
The Owls finish the week with three games against Wilmington Trenton and Bridgeport then face Reading Lancaster Allentown and Harrisburg. Reading will be played by Thursday, after which Lancaster and Harrisburg remain on the schedule.
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Trenton
Bridgeport
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Harrisburg
Yankees sweep doubleheader with three shutout innings
Yankees win the opener 3-0 as Marius Russo and Johnny Sturm star in a three-hit shutout with Sturm homering triple and single. In the nightcap, Foxx and McCoy power the Red Sox and Athletics to victory with a three-run 11th inning hit spree. White Sox sweep Tigers behind Lee and Humphries. Giants beat Braves as McGee wins despite seven-hit effort. Cubs rally behind McCullough’s three-run homer vs Pirates. Indians and Browns tie 10 innings with Grimes and McQuinn homers. Hopkins tours Europe successfully without Willkie interference.
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Red Sox
Benny McCoy
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McCoy
Thornton Lee
Johnny Humphries
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Humphries
Tigers
Bill McGee
Giants
Braves
Clyde McCullough
Cubs
Pirates
Oscar Grimes
Indians
George McQuinn
Browns
Inter-State League Last Night Results Report
Harrisburg defeated Lancaster 12 to 4 with Reading 5 over Wilmington 2 in yesterday’s results. Today’s schedule features SE Roboey at Hagerstown eight, Reading at Wilmington, Allentown at Lancaster, and Trenton at Harrisburg.
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Lancaster
Reading
Wilmington
Hagerstown
Allentown
Trenton
Bridgeport
National League Scores Cowboys and Giants? No, Sunday slate
In a National League update, New York defeated Boston 4 to 3 while Chicago won 6 to 2. Pittsburgh also posted a 2 run victory. No other games are scheduled.
Sports matchups listed for New York Philadelphia series
The schedule shows New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston, St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Cincinnati. Each pairing highlights regional rivals in forthcoming games. No outcomes provided.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
Baseball scores and upcoming games in the American League
The latest results show New York 7 prior to Washington 0 while Chicago 3 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 3 tied with St. Louis 3. Boston 11 Philadelphia 10. Upcoming matchups: Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington, Detroit at St. Louis, Cleveland at Chicago.
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Brazen Blussy Wins Manley Handicap At Fairgo
N Corbin's Brazen Blussy a 7 to 1 shot won the sixth Harry A Manley Handicap at Fairgo, three lengths ahead of Dashing Doe. Glitter Girl finished third as crowds set a new betting record with 15,000 spectators wagering 166152 on eight races. Daily Double paid 56.20 as Clifton's Dawn and New Step produced the winning combo. Jockey G Witmer guided Brazen Blussy to the center of the track and surge to victory.
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Brazen Blussy
Harry A. Manley
Brazen Hussy
G. Witmer
Dashing Doe
Glitter Girl
Clifton
Dawn
D. Scocca
A. F. Martinez
W. Kelly
Trenton Falls 1-0 to Phillies in tight game
Frank Melton defeated Bernie Mussill in a pitching duel as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Trenton Senators 1-0 at Dunnfield. The Phillies scored in the first on singles by Stan Benjamin and Joe Marty and a successful double steal with Benjamin crossing the plate.
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Rube) Melton
Bernie Mussill
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Trenton Senators
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Stan Benjamin
Joe Marty
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Baseball's Big Six Batting Leaders From Standings
Baseball's Big Six batting leaders include Williams and DiMaggio atop the American and national lists. Williams leads with a .408 average, followed by Travis and DiMaggio, while Hopp and Reiser also post strong marks. Home run and RBI leaders are named for both leagues, with Keller and DiMaggio standout in runs batted in and homers across the American and National Leagues.
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DiMaggio
Williams
Red Sox
Camilli
Dodgers
Ott
Giants
Nicholson
Cubs
Ramsburg Grabs Tennis Final Spot In Semifinals
In a tense semifinal clash Fred Ramsburg defeated Sonny Stenger 7-5 7-3 as the Frederick veteran used power serves and placement to overcome the Waynesboro teen. Fred Wright rallied from 5-2 down to beat Henry Warner 4-6 6-3 7-5 in another thrilling match. Semifinals Saturday feature Ramsburg and Clapp versus McCardell and Radcliff with Wright facing McLaughlin. matches set for 3 p.m. with free admission.
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Sonny Stenger
Waynesboro
Dick Ramsburg
Frederick
Ramsburg
Fred C. Wright
I Jr
Henry H. Warner
Chambersburg
Ham
McCardell
Radcliff
Clapp
A. Lesley Gardner
Major League Leaders Summary of 19th Century Baseball Stats
The list compiles top season leaders across batting runs and fielding categories. Notable figures include Hopp Reiser Mize Nicholson DiMaggio Keller DiMaggio and Ruffing. Teams referenced include St Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
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St.ouis
Reiser
Brooklyn
Hack
Chicago
Moore
St. Louis
Mize
Nicholson
Dallessandro
Slaughter
Williams
Boston
Travis
Washington
J. DiMaggio
New York
Rolfe
DiMaggio
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Boudreau
Cleveland
Heath
Case
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Ruffing
Murphy
Practice Call for Harrystown Team Ahead of Sunday Doubleheader
The Old German Harrystown team holds practice this evening at 5 30 on the Harrystown diamond. All players urged to attend as preparation for the Sunday double header against Masser Express at City Park.
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Harrystown
Masser Express
City Park
McPhail Silent on Phelps Case in Brooklyn
Brooklyn August 15 Larry McPhail dodged questions on Blimp Phelps bid to rejoin the Dodgers and disputed the catcher’s claim he left June 12 ill and that a spy was used. McPhail said Babe Ruth had planned retirement but may be changing his mind to help the club.
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Brooklyn
Larry McPhail
Blimp Phelps
Dodgers
Brooklyns
Phelps
McPhail
Meeting Called for Bowling League August 21
The Commercial Bowling League Ree called another meeting for August 21 at Hortman Chevrolet Sales rooms. It is hoped three more teams join the circuit that night to start the schedule. Businesses seeking a berth should send a representative. United States per capita consumption of leather footwear lags behind many nations.
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Hortmancod Vrolet
World Series profits spark talk of pennant pay
A fragment notes comment on World Series earnings and players' pay, highlighting the notion that the pennant and Series bring in substantial money. It references a veteran remark about prize sums and the value of the championship.
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